Beginner Cooking Classes in Downtown Chicago
There’s a finesse and skill to cooking your favorite meals. If you are an aspiring chef, but need a little help from professionals, sign up for a beginners class in Downtown Chicago. Expert chefs will teach you the basics of cooking and provide you with the skills and methods you need to begin creating decadent dishes in your own kitchen. Talented chefs are looking forward to introducing the art of cooking to guests in Downtown Chicago.
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Delicious Dim Sum
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Prepare to stun your guests and family with your hidden dim sum making talent. Take on this Dim Sum cooking class if you're looking to explore new cuisine. You'll learn how to form the dough, fold and pleat to form circular layers, and then steam the buns to perfection for a wholesome taste. A Chef instructor will...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Indian Restaurant Favorites
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Upgrade your cooking repertoire by diving into the delectable Indian cuisine. Spice up your family's dinner routine as you cook some of the most popular Indian restaurant dishes in this special cooking class. Step into the world of Indian cuisine and learn to make lip-smacking Vegetable Samosas, aromatic Chana Masala,...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Eat the Rainbow
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft a vibrant menu that looks as lovely as it tastes. This interactive cooking class blends visual artistry with elevated aromas, textures and tastes. An expert chef sharpens your skills from the fundamentals of pan sauce to upgraded presentation techniques. Enhance savory steak with rainbow peppercorns, craft a...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Dreamy Creamy Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Dip into cool, creamy seasonal treats. This dessert-focused cooking class celebrates light, fruity sweets perfect for warm, sunny days. Drawing inspiration from global cuisines, the chef teaches you to make classic treats to delight family and friends. Learn the secrets of a perfectly-soaked tres leches cake and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Fresh French Desserts
$89
Cooking Class
$89
The world of Parisian gourmet decadence comes to your home baking line-up. Get a chef's eye view of how French bakers create their sugary wonderworks in an exciting in-person cooking class for home cooks of all abilities. Work with an exceptional baking expert as you transform wholesome elements into tart tatin,...
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Verified Chef
Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Italian With a Rustic Touch
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Come down to Earth with an elegantly earthy meal that merges farm and field. Set your table with something special in an interactive cooking class that makes the most of rustic Italian tradition. From brick-seared rosemary chicken to creamy, authentic risotto to chocolate panna cotta, every dish is a tribute to the...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Modern Brasserie
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Elevate mealtime with classic French techniques. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll learn timeless methods for infusing meals with French finesse. Follow along with the chef as you prepare strip steak with tangy whole-grain mustard sauce and dress fresh haricots verts salad with homemade shallot...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Sushi For Starters
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Even culinary newcomers can get in on the sweet and simple excitement of handmade sushi. The art of homemade sushi is a practice chefs of all skill levels can slice into, thanks to this informative in-person cooking class. Work with a top-level sushi master as you learn to slice, fill and roll a selection of classic...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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A Rainbow of Flavor
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Fill your culinary canvas with vibrant seasonal flavors and colorful produce. This hands-on cooking class celebrates seasonal cuisine by highlighting colors, flavors and textures in a gourmet menu. Accent rainbow peppercorn steak with mushroom-cognac sauce and brighten your plate with heirloom tomato and peach salad....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Creative Croissants
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Capture the light and flaky magic of a true French favorite for yourself. Who wouldn't love to add the authentic French croissants in this interactive cooking class to their home baking repertoire? Follow along as your expert baking instructor shares traditional methods for creating laminated dough and transforming it...
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Chef William or Resident Chef
Skokie
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Flavors of the French Riviera
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Craft elegant dishes from the French Riviera. This hands-on cooking class elevates your culinary skills while introducing you to regional French cuisine. An expert chef teaches you how to pan roast chicken enhanced with buttery white wine beurre blanc. Add texture to French lentil salad with creamy goat cheese and...
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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Intro to Sushi Making
$89
Cooking Class
$89
Polish your sushi skills with a focus on basic sushi making. Sushi night just got even more exciting with this cooking class that focuses on the essentials of making finger-licking good treats. A Chef instructor will teach you about selecting the right rice seasoning, using fresh fish and whipping up dipping sauces....
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Chef Eric or Resident Chef
Chicago (Streeterville)
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
Social Distancing Friendly
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.